Engineering Services Leader: Grow Teams & Client Impact

RiseMe; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

ESOP

401K with company match

PTO & holidays

Flexible work schedule

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Ayres is seeking an Engineering Services Manager to lead a diverse team delivering consulting services to public and private clients across markets. You’ll guide staff development, strengthen client relationships, and support strategic growth while ensuring excellent project delivery and quality.

Expect collaboration with senior leadership, budget oversight, and opportunities to expand services and market presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Consulting experience within the A/E/C industry.
• 8–10 years progressively responsible experience, including team leadership and business development.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, prioritize demands, and delegate responsibilities.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel periodically to support clients, projects, and team members.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of engineering professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, quality, and client service.
• Partner with senior leadership to implement strategic goals and operational initiatives within the Engineering Services team.
• Monitor team workload, staffing needs, and project performance to align resources with business objectives.
• Support budget management, forecasting, revenue recognition, and financial performance tracking.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Participate in business development efforts, including client engagement, proposal development, and marketing initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for growth within existing and emerging markets.
• Mentor, coach, and develop team members, supporting career growth and succession planning.
• Promote a positive employee experience by encouraging engagement, communication, and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with Ayres policies, quality standards, and project delivery processes.
• Collaborate with managers across the organization to support strategic initiatives and cross-functional opportunities.
• Oversee project execution to ensure work is delivered on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality expectations.
• Review and support contract negotiations, project scopes, schedules, and fee proposals.
• Assist with recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and retention efforts to build and maintain a strong team.
• Represent Ayres within professional organizations and industry events to strengthen client relationships and increase brand visibility.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Team development

Client relationship management

Business development

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel flexibility

Budgeting/forecasting

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Civil/Environmental engineering background

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Job description

Ayres is seeking an Engineering Services Manager to lead a diverse team delivering consulting services to public and private clients across markets. You’ll guide staff development, strengthen client relationships, and support strategic growth while ensuring excellent project delivery and quality.

Expect collaboration with senior leadership, budget oversight, and opportunities to expand services and market presence.